LIVE with Ben Murphy
By The Ben Murphy
Ben is joined on the couch by a special guests, usually someone well known, who is considered a celebrity or a public figure.
With his relaxed and warm interviewing style, you'll look forward to the guests opening up and sharing themselves and their stories as you have never heard before.
Ben Murphy isn't interested in the answers we already know, the questions already asked. No, he wants the real life person behind the name, fame and gossip and welcomes you to join him in "Getting to Know..."
LIVE with Ben MurphyJul 24, 2021
Ben Murphy's Getting To Know...MITCH TAMBO, 1st nations recording artist, role model for a better future for mother earth, supporter of equality
Today’s guest on Ben Murphy's Getting to Know Is Mitch Tambo
He is knocking down walls and showing the world the incredible First nations culture of Australia through his music and messages on love and acceptance for all. He is hands down the new voice of our generation, who has had 6 world #1 world music songs and has been top 10 in music charts around the world.
His rendition of Australian classic, John Farnham’s Your the voice, sung in the indigenous language has been heard globally and brings chills to all have heard it including John Farnham himself.
His recent hits Dreamtime Princess and Love have been bringing smiles as they blast through stereos everywhere, and his new single HEAL sets out to do what its title suggest in a time we could all do with a little healing.
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Tom Allen, English superstar of comedy and TV on "Ben Murphy's Getting To Know..."
Tom Allen has achieved a lot in his 36 years, ( the highlight being a guest on Ben Murphy's Getting to Know...")
From winning the newcomer award on So You Think You're Funny to supporting Sarah Millican on her sold-out tour of Australia, New Zealand and the UK to then selling out his own show Indeed at the Edinburgh Festival , to now becoming a staple on British TV on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown , Mock the Week, Big Brother’s Big Mouth to being the host on Bake Off: The Professionals and The Apprentice: You're Fired! And then to now adding acclaimed author with his hilarious book NO SHAME, now available, to his impressive list of achievements.
In this delightful interview Tom Allen opens up to Ben Murphy about
- growing up young and queers in the 80's
- using fashion and clothing choice as a way to rebel and find yourself
- how humour is often used for queer people as a form of self protection
- the ups and downs of living life in the public eye
and answers the question, who is nicer Jimmy Carr or James Corden.
Possibly one of Ben's most favourite guests thus far, this is a podcast you want want to miss.
HUMAN NATURES - Phil Burton OAM is this weeks guest on "Ben Murphy's Getting to Know..."
Phil Burton OAM , from Platinum selling, multi award winning, global chart sensations HUMAN NATURE chats with Ben from "Ben Murphy's Getting to Know..."
Phil is an incredibly warm, friendly and unexpectedly funny guest. Ben says it was one of his most enjoyable interviews.
Phil talks openly about
- those rumours' of him leaving Human Nature
- who is the biggest diva in Human Nature
- his least favourite HN song
- who out of Michael Jackson and Celine Dion was the nicest to them when Human Natured toured for them as their opening acts
- The amazing new Song BROKEN HUMANS with @guysebastian
- The Current tour in Australia
- Human Natures incredible new EP GOOD GOOD LIFE
+ Ben and Phil play a game of This or That
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Ben Murphy is Getting to Know ... Becky Lucas- comedian, writer, author and down right awesome person
Ben Murphy is Getting to know...
Real chats
Real people
Real Interviews
and a host that listens back (sometimes....)
Today I was thrilled to chat with the hilarious comedian Becky Lucas, on sexism in the industry, believing in Santa, Cancel culture, how she isn't a fan of the people who do interviews (ouch that is me!) and a whole lot more. Plus we spoke in length about her brilliant new book, available in paper back and AUDIO BOOK, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT which i read in one sitting, so good.
Also some good news- the podcast have been PICKED UP so there will be more of them and bigger guests on their way and most will also have a video of the chat to watch as well. Becky Video will be out in a few days but for now like, subscribe, share the podcast.
and as always love your comments as does the guest.
"Getting To Know...GRETEL KILLEEN"
"Ben Murphy's Getting To Know..."
My first guest is absolutely delightful, fiercely intelligent, a household name, a previous host of what was once the biggest show in Australia, a social commentator, and activist, painter , a mother of 2 and author of over 25 books, with her new novel, "My Daughters Wedding", just released, its the sensational Gretel Killeen!
And what an excellent interview it is.
Gretel as you have never seen her before.
She opens up on life, fame, being opinionated, her passions and philosophy on life.
"Getting to Know..." will also be available on my Video Chanel so you can see the footage of us chatting along with 6 minute edited highlights for my Friday Radio show and on my new permanent radio show "UP EARLY" Mondays/ Tuesday on JOY94.9, along with the entire podcast and video available at Vision Australia radio.
I'm most excited that you get to "watch" the chats and laughs with the amazing guests. Who doesn't love a good ole chat show. Maybe I'm aiming to be Australia's answer to Graham Norton?
I do hope you all enjoy, like, subscribe and share. It would mean the world to me, keep checking this page, it will be up soon!
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Ben Murphy on Joy94.9 Radiothon with Julia Zimero, Heath Franklins Chopper, Bev Killick and more
Ben Murphy hosts a weekly show on Joy94.9
Australia’s Most Uplifting Music Mix
The past week JOY94.9 have had their annual Radiothon to raise a goal of $250 000. Each show presenter has been asked to encourage listeners to donate and make their show a little different. So for Bens show he did a few celebrity interviews, chatted to his beloved High school drama teacher, played some games and gave away over $3000 in prizes!
Enjoy
I have uploaded all my talk breaks from todays 4 hour show into 90 mins.
But to save you time
at 15minutes is Bev Killick
at 29mins is Helga Ward
at 51 mins is Chopper
and 1hr:15 mins is Julia Zimero.
Now you can zap through my waffle and hear these great interviews (each about 7 mins long) ENJOY xx
WAKE UP with Ben Murphy and Joel King Thursday April 8- WEDDINGS!
Here is another hilarious episode of wake up with Ben and Joel .
This episode which was recorded live last week for Joy94.9 with myself, and Joel Angus King we talk all things weddings!
WAKE UP with Ben Murphy and Joel King WEDNESDAY April 7 2021
On todays hilarious episode these two almost middle aged gay men talk all things petty, and may realise they are both getting more and more petty as they get older.
From Ben cooking for his hubby "without the love" to Joel seeing revenge.
It's all here with a whole lot of laughs
WAKE UP with Ben Murphy and Joel King Tuesday April 6 2021
Today on Wake Up with Ben Murphy and Joel King these two funny guys talked all things neighbour's from Hell.
Did Joel really throw poop on the balcony of the neighbours below?
Did Bens really spy on him in the backyard?
All this and an interview with hilarious comedian Lewis Garnham
Wake up with Ben Murphy, UP EARLY on JOY with Joel King Monday April 5 2021
Ben and Joel chat all things awards ceremonies.
The fashion, the snubs, the politics, the laughs and most fun the controversy!
Wake up with Ben Murphy, debut week in review highlights.
Friday 26, Wake up with Ben Murphy and co host Joel
WAKE UP WITH BEN MURPHY. Episode 4z Thursday March 25 with Co-host Joel Angus King.
Wake up with Ben Murphy. With amazing co host Joel. Wednesday 24th March
Episode 2 of "Wake up with Ben Murphy" on Joy94.9 Tuesday 23rd March with guest host Joel Angus Kin
Wake up with Ben Murphy, UP EARLY on JOY
the 1st episode of the live radio show " Wake up with Ben Murphy, UP EARLY on JOY Monday- Fridays 6-7am.
Joined by guest host, Joel Angus King
1st episode
Birthdays- best and worst, bad birthday presents, what makes a good birthday
The Emoji Film game
plus interview with Daniel Tusia entertainment expert from APPLAUSE ENTERTAINMENT
Ben Murphy Interview Miriam Margolyes, the actor extraordinair , from films like Harry Potter as Mrs Sprout, Rome and Juliet, Black adder, Trollied and more
Miriam Margolyes, s a British-Australian character actress. Her earliest roles were in theatre; after several supporting roles in film and television, she won a BAFTA Award for her role in Martin Scorsese's The Age of Innocence (1993) and was cast in the role of Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter film series.
Margolyes has spent many years dividing her time between the United Kingdom, Australia, and Italy. She has starred in productions in both the United Kingdom and Australia, including the Australian premiere of the 2013 play I'll Eat You Last. She became an Australian citizen in 2013.
Here she chats candidly with her friend Ben Murphy whom she met and they became fast friends over magic tricks. They talk about covid, politics, getting old and keeping the art alive
Fiona O'Loughlin- The Queen of Australian Comedy, Talks her new book, alcoholism, recovery, Christmas and jokes
Fiona O'Loughlin is The Queen of Australian Comedy and Queen of the Jungle in I'm a Celebrity Get me Out of Here.
On Christmas day 2020, she called Ben Murphy on his radio program to have a chat about her new book, alcoholism, recovery, Christmas and jokes.
As always she his open and frank and hilarious
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Chris Thompson:- multi-award winning writer working in film, television and theater
Chris Thompson is a multi-award winning writer working in film, television and theatre.
He’s written three feature films including The Tumbler (nominated for the QLD Premier’s Literary Award and winner of the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award). He was Co-Creator and Head Writer for two seasons of the sit-com Shock Jock .
His plays have been produced by many companies including St Martins, Jigsaw Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne and HotHouse Theatre and has won 3 AWGIE awards.
In 2015 he co-created and wrote My Stories Bring Me Home a series of six short films produced by Open Channel for the WWI Centenary and in 2016 worked with Tim Ferguson to create Billie and the Dinosaurs, His reviews for youth literature have been published by Lowdown Magazine, Viewpoint Magazine, Australian Book Review and the Age. Chris has been Artistic Director of St Martins Youth Arts Centre, HotHouse Theatre, Jigsaw Theatre, Union House Theatre and both the Boroondara and St Kilda Writers’ Festivals.
He is a past President and Life Member of the Victorian Green Room Awards
Andy Pobjoy, Piano man, Entrepreneur and advocate for live entertainment venues in regional Australia
Andy Pobjoy is a talented pianist, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist., Andy delights and surprises his audiences with the unique fusion of smooth vocals and rich piano playing, presenting a huge and wildly diverse repertoire of everybody's favorite songs and styles.
In 2015 Andy Pobjoy opened the hugely popular and must see attraction of Geelong, Victoria, Piano Bar, followed by Piano Bars Colac, Ballarat and now even during a worldwide pandemic Bendgio.
It has proven a massive success attracting the LGBTQIA+ community in regional towns to be free and express themselves, with regular drag shows, queer artists and more. But its broad appeal has everyone form all walks of live enjoying a good old fashioned fun night out.
Andy talks openly with Ben Murphy about coming out later in life, keeping a business afloat during covid, the dangers of depression and addiction in the entertainment industry and a whole lot more.
Simon Palomares, Comedian, Writer, Director and Actor
Simon Palomares is an international stand up comedian. was one of the creators and stars of the Wogs Out of Work comedy stage show, which later evolved into the Acropolis Now TV series, where he is best known for his character as café manager Ricardo "Ricky" Martinez.
Ben chats with Simon on the current devastating effects Covid has had on the Arts industry, depression and mental health within the comedy community and the ability to evolve and grow in an ever changing industry.
Simon Palomares and Ben Murphy have worked tough on over 40 cruise ships together, along with being booked for a few of the same corporate events, the podcast was a great way for to entertainer mates to catch up.
Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and follow Ben on Instagram and Facebook @BenMurphyMagician
Sarah Jefford, Surrogacy lawyer, Surrogate, IVF mum, egg donor and a downright inspirational woman
This week Ben Murphy- Desperately Seeking Company is over joyed to be chatting to Sarah Jefford.
Sarah is a family and surrogacy lawyer, who helps families across Australia. She is an IVF mum, an egg donor and a surrogate.
Sarah advocates for positive, best practice surrogacy arrangements within Australia, and provides support and education to help intended parents make informed decisions when pursuing overseas surrogacy.
She promotes the best interests of the child and the bodily autonomy of the surrogate, and supports parties to build a relationship that lasts.
Throughout this honest and open chat, Ben and Sarah talk all things surrogacy, myths, questions, reality, the law and more.
This episode is a great listen for EVERYONE regardless of your knowledge or interest in surrogacy.
Sarah Jefford is an amazing guest and will be sure to engage and provoke thought in all listener's.
Enjoy!
Ben Murphy- Desperately Seeking Company. With guest Yvette Stanford- Dancer, Choreographer and Magicians Assistant
Ben is lonely as all hell.
Bored out of his brain.
So he is branching out and talking to people from all walks of life,
He is white, middle class and apart from being gay, has had 0 major disadvantages in his life.
So he has packed his bags and got a ticket with no idea where he is going or whom he’ll meet. One thing is for sure, with an open mind and heart he will always find company
This week he has found it with Yvette Stanford, an exceptionally gifted Choreographer, dancer and magicians assistant.
They talk the impact of covid-19 on the industry, the bitchy and competitive nature of auditions, performing with mega stars, the closing of dance schools and more. A load of laughs and a whole lot of fun with Yvette.